MARY PASSENGER

Mary Passenger, of Town of Newburgh, entered into rest at her home, March 18, 2013. She was 91.

The daughter of the late Peter Cantline, Sr. and Edith Bryson Whitehill, she was born July 8, 1921 in Newburgh.

Mary and her brother, the late Peter Cantline, Jr. were lifetime residents of Newburgh. Along with her beloved husband, Richard E. Passenger, M.D., they raised two daughters: the late Mary Jackson Passenger, V.M.D. and Edith Whitehill Passenger Root.

A lifelong member of St. George's Episcopal Church, Mary served on the Altar Guild for 50 years and Senior Girls Friendly Society for twenty five years. She taught Sunday school for five years and right up until recent days, she worked closely with the clergy of the parish providing pastoral care to parishioners. Throughout her life Mary was committed to civic service. During World War II Mary served in the Motor Corps and for many years served as the recording secretary of Orange County Medical Women's Auxiliary. She served on the boards of the S.P.C.A. (for over fifty years), YWCA, the McQuade Center, and the Girl Scouts of America. She raised Morgan horses with her husband and was also deeply involved with the 4-H Horse Club and a member of the NYS Morgan Society for over 40 years. She had Springer Spaniels for most of her life. Mary graced the lives of so many; may her soul now rest in peace.

There will be no public visitation. Cremation took place at Cedar Hill Crematory. A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 23rd, at St. George's Episcopal Church, 105 Grand Street, Newburgh. Burial of ashes will take place at a time convenient to the family.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to St. George's Episcopal Church or to the charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of White & Venuto Funeral Home, 845-562-6550; for online condolences or directions visit www.WhiteandVenutoFuneralHome.com